Will Book ___, Page 432

In the Name of God, Amen.

I, Samuel Smith of State of Tennessee, County of Hawkins, being in a low state of health, but of sound, disposing mind and memory, do make this my last will in manner and form as follows, to wit:

First, I will my body to the dust from whence it came and my soul to God who gave it.

Next, I will all debts and funeral charges be paid by my Executors hereinafter named.

Next, I will to my son Samuel Smith one negro man named Jack and all my household furniture.

Next, I will a child’s part to my wife Ann Smith, as the law directs, if she has not forfeited it by her conduct.

Next, I will an equal division between Henry Law, Joseph Hite, and the children of Thos. Smith of all the balance of my estate.

Next, I will and appoint my son Samuel Smith and James Lea of Jefferson County my Executors,

and also renders reasons why I do not make an equal divide among the whole heirs, my son Samuel has tended more on me in my infirmities than any of the rest, and Henry Law, Joseph Hite and Thomas Smith has had less of my property than the rest and is poorer.

Given under my hand and seal this 6th day of September, 1798.

Samue1 Smith L.S. (seal)

Test.

Jas. Lea
Benjamin Cloud
Wm. Henderson

This Hawkins County Will was transcribed by one of the following volunteers: Audrae Mathis; Gary Fletcher; Betty Mize; Diana Arney; Karen Negron, Kathey Welder.